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2007 CUE Conference Concurrent Sessions :: Session 7

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Saturday, March 3
11:00-12:00pm

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Software Programs You Hope Your Students Never Find
Douglas Spindler, Lynette Troutner 2178
Become educated so you don't become a victim. You need to know about these programs and what students can do with them. Join a celebrated Microsoft MVP as he walks you through the dangers that exist from malicious software programs.
All, 4-12, College, Administration TL, IN, IT Exhibit Hall - Booth 141 Palm Springs Convention Center

Successful Web Search Strategies for 21st Century Learners
William Weare 2237 - Free Hands-on Lab
This workshop is for educators who would like to learn how to search the web more efficiently and effectively, and become more confident in assisting students with web searching.
New, Intermediate, 9-12, College LA, TL Mesquite A Palm Springs Convention Center

Preparing Students For the Real World with Apple's Creative Pro Solutions
Ross Kallen 2290 - Apple Session
Apple is the undisputed industry standard for creative arts professionals, providing an end-to-end solution for inputting, editing and publishing quality creative projects. Learn more about how students are immersed in the skills they need for field and studio production, as well as editing and interactive production. Those who complete Apple Pro Certification will enter the job market with a competitive edge.
Mesquite B Palm Springs Convention Center

iWeb: Easy Internet Publishing For the Classroom
Gerardo Martinez 2303 - Apple Lab
Learn how your students can collaborate and communicate with iWeb's easy to use webpages. In this hands on session you will incorporate iLife and iWork projects to create a website that showcases student projects. See how GarageBand and iMovie podcasts are turned into RSS feeds.
Mesquite C Palm Springs Convention Center

Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
Digital Media Academy 2277 - DMA
In this hands-on introduction to Apple's award-winning software, you will practice using the foundational tools of FCP while editing a short piece.
Mesquite D Palm Springs Convention Center

Look What's NXT--Hands On With LEGO Robotics
James Isom 3049 - Free Hands-on Lab DOUBLE SESSION (part 2)
See page XXX for description.
Mesquite E Palm Springs Convention Center

Using Technology in the Classroom to Improve Student Achievement and Meet NCTM Standards and Focal Points
Emily Guerrero, Stacy Quirarte 3085
Explore ways to incorporate innovative technology with classroom instruction to meet NCTM standards and increase students' achievement in mathematics.
This is a commercial session Mesquite F Palm Springs Convention Center

Inside The Podcasting Studio
Ted Lai 2246
New to podcasting? Interested in making your podcast sound as professional as possible with a shoestring budget? Learn hands-on how to create a podcast and test-drive the equipment options.
All, K-12, College, Administration LA, TL Mesquite H Palm Springs Convention Center

Using Linux for Thin Client Computing
Steve Hargadon 2259 - Open Source
Linux provides server, network, and workstation solutions for thin-client computing. Learn how to build an inexpensive, stable, and fully-productive thin-client lab from old computers, or how to supplement existing Windows or Linux thin-client computing.
Open Source Pavilion, Exhibit Hall Palm Springs Convention Center

Kids and Databases--A Natural Match
Janet Caughlin 2039
Today's world is organized with databases, so kids need to know how they work. Come see databases created in AppleWorks, Access, Excel and MaxData for students in grades 2-12.
All, 2-12 TL, IN Primrose A Palm Springs Convention Center

MP3
Leslie Fisher 5002
Been wanting to dive into the world of MP3 or currently have some MP3s and you want to learn more about the player, the software, or how to use them in the classroom? This session will provide a bottom to top overview of MP3s, how to get them, how to play them on a computer, CD or MP3 player, and how to make sure you are downloading MP3s legally and safely. The class will conclude with some ideas for MP3s for classroom use.
Primrose B Palm Springs Convention Center
CUE 2007 Featured Speaker

Tips for Sharing Student Projects Beyond Your School Community
Judy Lieb, Karen Green, Janet English 2113
Come and see how one district has created and published student technology projects. We will share lessons learned from implementing two rounds of EETT grants in staff development and how student projects were presented to 50,000 people at one time in collaboration with a local PBS station.
All, 4-8 SC, AD, TL Primrose C Palm Springs Convention Center

Arts Connection: Integrating Visual Arts with State-Adopted Reading Programs - CANCELLED
Susan Duffy, Deborah Spatafore 2061
We will present a brief overview of the Arts Connection web portal that has standards-based art lessons tied to the Open Court and Houghton Mifflin state adopted reading programs for grades 1-6. This will be a demonstration of what is available on the portal, and how teachers can make use of it in their classrooms.
All, K-8 VPA, TL Primrose D Palm Springs Convention Center

Technology and the Science Materials Adoption
Maureen Allen, Michael Horton 2004
Find out what technology publishers are offering with their materials available for the science adoption in 2006-2007. Also see what hardware and software are required to use them.
All, 2-8, Administration SC, AD, TL Smoketree AB Palm Springs Convention Center

The Google Universe
Chris Walsh 2212
Is Google really improving access to the world's information? This fun, fast-paced session explores Google's latest tools for use by students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
All, K-12, College, Administration AD, TL, IN, IT Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Doors to Diplomacy Challenge: Educating Youth To Be Responsible World Citizens!
Yvonne Marie Andres, Greg Fitzgerald 2007
The U. S. Department of State sponsors an annual Doors to Diplomacy educational challenge to encourage middle school and high school students around the world to produce web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy.
Intermediate, Experienced, 6-12 SS, TL, IN Smoketree DE Palm Springs Convention Center

Mini Webquests for ESL Students: Using Technology to Reinforce Lessons
Francisca Wentworth, Fernanda Carrera 2215
The lessons presented here are all downloadable and printable MS Word documents that can be edited and adjusted to the level being taught. Students go to an Internet site and look up information and then fill out a chart with the information requested. They can also do PowerPoints as part of the project depending on their level. Participants will see samples of student PowerPoints done as a part of the lesson. The lessons are all available at the URL provided in a handout.
New, 4-12, College LA, TL Smoketree F Palm Springs Convention Center

Web Conferencing and Collaboration You Can Afford and Enjoy
Steven Martinez 3057
Would you like to meet, talk and collaborate with your colleagues without leaving your desk? This session will introduce delegates to Internet conferencing, discuss the many possible features and functions that can be available, and discuss their value to educators--especially co-coordinators and administrators.
This is a Commercial Session New, Intermediate, 4-12, College, Administration LA, AD, TL, IN, IT Vendor Showcase, Exhibit Hall Palm Springs Convention Center

The Electronic Magazine: Capstone Project for Digital Arts
Matt Hamilton 2268
At Cathedral City High School, the Digital Arts Technology Academy (DATA) has created an online magazine that merges art with information and print with video to create a literacy project that spans the state standards of visual arts, language arts, and technology. DATA began with a Specialized Secondary Grant from the California Department of Education four years ago and has developed courses in digital imaging, video production, broadcast journalism, and animation. Advanced photography students provide the photos and motion graphics while broadcast journalism students provide the editorial copy and video for a blend of school community news and features wrapped in a visually appealing product of higher order thinking skills.
Room A Palm Springs USD

CLRN is Your Guide to Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts Resources
Jim Thomas, Debra White, Barbara Takashima 2189 - CLRN
Chart your course for choosing standards-aligned resources. The CLRN website has many features that will help you identify standards-aligned ELA, and VPA resources that support teaching and learning.
All, K-12 VPA, TL Andreas Wyndham Hotel

If Blogging is the Answer, What was the Question?
Gary Stager 2181
Blogging and other Web 2.0 tools may perpetuate the dominant view that computers are best used for research purposes. This underestimates the potential of computing in the intellectual and creative development of children, depriving them of rich opportunities to construct modern knowledge in a wide variety of domains.
Catalina Wyndham Hotel

Digital Cameras Made Easy: Learn to Use Your Own Camera
Jason Galeener 2073
Bring your digicam with you and learn how to avoid lag time when taking a picture, proper focus techniques, the difference between digital zoom vs. optical zoom, and when and how to use your flash. Digicam lesson plans will be addressed.
New, Intermediate, K-12, College, Administration SS, TL Chino Wyndham Hotel

Picasa: Photo Editing for the Rest of Us
Brian Bridges 2027
Bring your computer, take a hands-on tour of the free Windows photo-editing program, Picasa, and learn how to create web albums, edit photos, and create collages, screensavers, desktop pictures, and movies.
New, Intermediate, K-12, College, Administration TL, IN Madera Wyndham Hotel

Digital Diamonds
Mark Blanton, Petey Smith 2022-BYOL
Fill your bag of tricks with software that a teacher shouldn't live without and learn how to use FREE programs for your classroom provided on your complimentary CD.
All, 2-12 TL Mojave Learning Center Wyndham Hotel

Can We Get Together and Moodle?
Scott Johnson 2090
Moodle is a quickly growing Open Source classroom management system. See how it is used in a classroom or lab with 1 to 1 student/computer ratio on a daily basis.
All, 4-12, College, Administration LA, TL, IN Pasadena Wyndham Hotel

Tech Tools for English Language Development
Jutti Marsh 2123
How can we give our English language learners a wide variety of experiences that will help them develop the vocabulary and skills they need for academic success? Technologies such as videostreaming, presentation software, and the Internet to the rescue!
New, Intermediate, K-12 LA, TL Pueblo Wyndham Hotel

EAST out WEST: Engaging Students By Using Advanced Technologies in their Local Communities
Bruce Jones 2316
The nationally recognized EAST Initiative is an exciting educational technology program with proven results that has been implemented in many schools in California and throughout the country. Join us to find out how EAST students are using advanced technologies to "Make A Difference" in their schools and communities.
6-12, College San Jacinto Wyndham Hotel

Supply Your Imagination with Audio and Video from the Web--All For Free
Bruce Armstrong 2009
Want to know how to copy videos and audio from the Internet? Using Audacity, jetSound and ZD-Screen Recorder make this easy. Let your imagination roll with these great free programs.
New, Intermediate, K-12, College, Administration IN Santa Rosa Wyndham Hotel

Kid Pix 4.0 Ready Made K-6 Templates Aligned to Standards
Cynthia Garland, Scott Garland 2076
Have you explored the newest Kid Pix? See live demonstrations of ready-to-use templates aligned to California State Standards for grades K-6. Unleash your students' creativity while covering important curricula.
All, K-6 MA, TL Sierra Wyndham Hotel

Technology for California Middle School Science Teachers: Wow! I Can Do That!
Rosella Ogrodski 3062
Participants will view technology that develops differentiated curriculum aligned to California Standards. Technologies included will make lesson plans, puzzles, and tests, carry out virtual labs, manage and edit labs, and more. Give-aways!
This is a Commercial Session New, Intermediate, 6-8 SC, TL, IN Ventura Wyndham Hotel

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